Recapping Christmas 2022

Holiday Home Tour 2023

Wreath Making Party

Oh what an afternoon! Another FIRST in the books!!! I hosted a wreath making party inspired by my dear friend Tania @thebendflowercompany who hosted one in her new space in Bend, OR last year and said it was a total blast! We laughed, we learned and we all left with the most beautiful wreaths to…

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Nothin’ like a lil’ Christmas Bunko Party to kick-start the holiday festivities! This morning my head is spinning, my cheeks are sore and my mouth is still watering from the new dessert I baked up for the festivities! These Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese frosting from @eighteen25girls were DELISH!!!! The cake was moist, the…

Quick and Simple Packaging

Secret Santa’s 🎅🏼 already?!!! Oh yes, people. The season is here!!! And with it comes a quick and simple new packaging idea!!! I mean, if you have a paper cup anywhere in your house, and a lil’ ribbon 🎀 , you too, can make this adorable little giftbox! Materials needed: 1 paper cup scissors small…

Fall is HERE!

The story goes...I went into Homegoods looking for something (ANYTHING! Furniture, throws, cupcake liners...you never know what you might find!)...and all the fall decor was out! Glass pumpkins, wheat bunches, orange and brown and black goods a-plenty! I didn't need any of it. In fact, I hadn't even gotten my own fall decor boxes out…

Flop to POP: A Wreath Miracle

Have you ever had a vision in your head and then when you executed, it just didn't work?  It happens ALL-THE-TIME, RIGHT?!  What's even worse is when it happens with a client. (yeiks!)  Here's what happened... The Job A few weeks ago a client of mine had me decorate her 12' tree.  She had boxes…

2018 Holiday Home Tour

Welcome to my 2018 holiday home! Come on in!

Ginger Fizz Cocktail

Hey y'all! Anyone feeling festive?!!!  Well a signature cocktail is JUST THE THING to put you in a festive mood! 😉 I've been serving up a few new beverages this season and this one one is one of my favorites for a large group or if you are just serving 2. 🙂  Plus, it was…

Salted Caramel Nut Brittle

Now is the time for baking and giving!  I love making homemade gifts to give to our special friends, teachers, bus drivers, etc.  Last year, you may remember, I made my favorite granola recipe (see here!)  This year I wanted to try something NEW! Making the Brittle Years ago I bought a candy thermometer.  Don't…

Holiday Lights at Mimi & Papa’s

Happy holiday break, y'all!  How's it been?!!! We have traveled, ate a LOT, walked a LOT, shopped a LOT and are now about to bring in the new year. I just can't believe it.  Time...slow down!!! Every other year we are in California for Christmas.  My parents live in a little town called Willow Glen,…